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Juvenile Intake Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Juvenile Intake Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the operations of the Juvenile Intake Office and performing intake and dispositional duties on youth pursuant to court orders and state statutes. The person exercises professional judgment and initiative within policy guidelines established by the County Board, under the supervision of the Social Services Board, and reports to the Director of Social Services.

Duties:

  1. Supervises the operation of the Juvenile Intake Office by overseeing the provision of intake and dispositional services to all referred juveniles and staff, being available to consult with the Social Services Director on planning short and long term goals for the office, and with the Social Services Director and Financial Services Coordinator on budget needs.
  2. Performs intake duties in accordance with state statutes which includes but is not limited to conducting intake inquiries, referring cases to the District Attorney for further action, and entering into deferred prosecution agreements.

  3. Cooperates and coordinates with, and affirmatively reaches out to various local and state agencies and offices on juvenile justice matters. These agencies and offices include but are not limited to the Circuit Court, the Department of Social Services, law enforcement agencies, and outside agencies such as the local schools, treatment providers, and the restorative justice program.

  4. Provides community education as requested and approved by Social Services Director.

  5. Coordinates and implements evidence-based practices into case management and prevention programs.

  6. Co-ordinates equipment maintenance/repair such as GPS equipment, drug tests.

  7. Supervises and works with juveniles and their families pursuant to court orders and state law. This includes, but is not limited to supervising youth under dispositional orders and other forms of court supervision to ensure their compliance with their orders and treatment plans; preparing reports and other documents for the Circuit Court; setting up individual treatment plans; and obtaining appropriate services as needed or desired for youth and developing resources toward that end.

  8. Assists in the provision of custody intake services pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 48 and 938 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The Juvenile Intake Coordinator is part of a formal rotating on-call system providing after-hour intake services for the Juvenile Intake and Child Protective Services Units.

  9. Makes an affirmative effort to help juveniles comply with restitution and/or community service obligations. This includes but is not limited to counseling youth concerning job assignments; arranging community service work sites which will accept youth for this purpose; and collecting and ensuring restitution payments are receipted in accordance with department policy; and other duties as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the restitution and community service programs.

  10. Oversees the secure placement of juveniles as appropriate.

  11. Supervises and directs the activities/work of the Juvenile Intake Staff. Provides guidance and direction to employees in agency concerning procedures such as investigation and enforcement techniques. Works with the Director of Social Services and the HR Department as appropriate in staff matters. Communicates policy changes and other pertinent information to staff.

  12. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding Juvenile Intake Office and Juvenile Court records and operations.

  13. Recommends to the Social Services Board and make appropriate changes to procedures and policies as necessary.